Hamm's Special Light
Coors Brewing Company (Molson-Coors)

Hamm's Special LightHamm's Special Light
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From:
Coors Brewing Company (Molson-Coors)
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Light Lager
ABV:
3.8%
Score:
65
Avg:
2.67 | pDev: 32.21%
Ratings:
123 | reviews: 46
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 24, 2021
Added:
Apr 20, 2004
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  18
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Rated: 3.5 by DownyIsHungry from Minnesota

Nov 24, 2021
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Reviewed by DirtyMikeandTheBoys from Arkansas

3.95/5  rDev +47.9%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 5
This cheap swill is a lot better than Busch light. I can pick up a dirty 30 for $13. Goes down smooth and you don’t pay the price the next day. Sold out everywhere in Fort Smith Arkansas after the local college kids found out about this cheap but tasty beverage.
Jul 28, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by eagles22 from Pennsylvania

May 28, 2021
 
Rated: 2.92 by Hefsbeercaps from Ohio

May 02, 2021
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Reviewed by Caldwan123 from Iowa

3.64/5  rDev +36.3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Even though it is a light beer would expect a more honey colored appearance. Smell and taste of faint hop bitterness. Taste is smooth no offensive tin aftertaste like some other light beers. Crisp finish and drinkable to keep going back for more. Light mouth feel no lasting negative mouth feel. This beer is an incredible value when you consider the price vs quality you can buy Hamms for round here like 13.50 per 30 pack.
Jan 03, 2021
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Reviewed by JUMPER from Pennsylvania

3.77/5  rDev +41.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I'll start by I'm not a fan of light beers. I love Budweiser but wouldn't give a plug nickel for Bud light. I drink Hamm's and my wife is a light beer drinker so she asked me to pick up a case of special light. First it pours a straw yellow and has an aroma of grain most likely corn sugar. It gets a nice frothy head and goes away quick but still keeps a nice lacing showing good carbonation. The taste is crisp and light a very easy drinking beer. This has way more flavor though than Miller Lite, Coors Light or Bud light. Very good flavor good carbonation and laces along the glass nicely. Final thoughts are well worth the money an inexpensive beer but not inexpensive taste or quality.
Oct 30, 2020
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Reviewed by Sandrat from Kansas

1/5  rDev -62.5%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
Put a sixer in the freezer to cool. Went out to mowed the lawn. So after the grass, the cans were just starting to swell. Pop a tab and poured quickly into a big frozen mug. This is a big frosty mess, ah yes. Pollen allergies are kicking in so I really can't smell anything. Slammed this mug and poured two more in a fresh frozen mason jar. Ahh this is better. Arrrgh! Brain Freeze! Pop number 4, no more glasses in the freezer. Oh well I'm chillin' on the porch wearing my bibs and there are just two more to go. Life is good here in Kansas.
Jul 23, 2020
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Rated by deleted_user_1251035 from Wisconsin

4.53/5  rDev +69.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Love this Beer. Refreshing. Not many beers quench my thirst like Hamm's Special Light. Hands Down my favorite Light Beer.
Jun 20, 2020
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Reviewed by MuffyvonVandervon

5/5  rDev +87.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Hamms is a delightful beer. It is easily drinkable and therefore perfect for a Saturday evening shot gun. It comes in an iconic gold and blue can and is best enjoyed from there. It has a strong corn taste that is greatly reminiscent of the American heartland. It is truly the American beer.
May 23, 2020
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Reviewed by KACK1533 from Massachusetts

1.75/5  rDev -34.5%
look: 3 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.75
Not as good as regular Hamm's. Smell was corny with hints of metal. Taste was borderline awful with hints of corn and malt. I don't know if my can of this beer was spoiled. Felt somewhat dry on the tongue. Probably wouldn't have this again.
Apr 02, 2020
 
Rated: 1.94 by TheIPAHunter from California

Jan 18, 2020
 
Rated: 2.34 by Yeldarb92 from Ohio

Dec 19, 2019
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Reviewed by geargroy from Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev +31.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I won't give Hamm's Special Light very high marks but light beers are always rated short or mediocre in taste tests. But Hamm's Special Light tastes better than regular Hamm's. Do the taste test you will probably agree. Not as full bodied as Hamm's. And that's a good thing sometimes.
Nov 20, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by JimboBrews54 from Michigan

Aug 25, 2019
 
Rated: 1.53 by BlueTomorrow from Michigan

Feb 23, 2019
 
Rated: 2.5 by shelbs1202 from Indiana

Jan 31, 2019
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Reviewed by Beerluvinmonkey from Pennsylvania

3.88/5  rDev +45.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
American light lager is exactly what you’d expect. Keep it cold, cold, cold and enjoy with fun food, pizza, hot roast beef sandwich or cheesesteak. Better than Miller Lite and Bud light and less expensive. My go to beer when I just want plain old beer.
Oct 15, 2018
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Reviewed by jkblr from Indiana

3.34/5  rDev +25.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
12oz can bb November 19, 2018 poured into a Hamm's thumbprint goblet at fridge temp, no ABV listed on can. The beer pours bright light straw yellow with nearly white head. The head recedes to an island and thin ring around the glass. The aroma is light malt and yeast. The taste is also light malt, a hint of tart and then a slightly uncomfortable light sweetness. No bitterness really and a little diacetyl on then finish. Mouthfeel is thin bodied, highly carbonated and dry. Overall, the best beer I've bought for under $3/6 pack, cold, out the door. It would be fine with food or at a social event where you want to drink quite a few and still have it together.
Sep 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.28 by John-Richey from Pennsylvania

Sep 20, 2018